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Tengami
Developer Nyamyam
Tengami is an adventure video game. It was released on iOS on February 20, 2014, on the Wii U on November 13, 2014, on Microsoft Windows and macOS on January 15, 2015, and on Android on November 5, 2015. The game is an adventure game that takes place in ancient Japan. The style looks similar to traditional Japanese painting, with a 3D pop-up book look. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
198 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 8, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
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151 positive · 41 negative
95% range 72–84%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,486 of 1,835 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
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Reactions
60 of 198 · most liked firstThank you, GilvaSunner.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a delightful game this was! Totally unique in it's concept. The closest I've seen is in Epistory Chronicles which has a RPG element to it and recently Lost Words. Both great games in their own right. Heavily influenced by Japanese culture and linked to their famous blossom trees, this game uses a pop-up book concept to literally unfold the story. Your character lives in this pop-up book and is on a quest to renew his tree again. You travel into 4 different environments and solve easy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short point and click puzzle game with pop-up book aesthetics. It takes only an hour to beat. The gameplay is very slow paced and not particularly exicting. There isn't any story really, it's just you as a samurai roaming around and finding cherry blossom leaves to put them on a dead tree. I'm giving it a thumbs up because I never played anything like this, otherwise the game is boring and lacks content but for like 50 cents it's fine, especially if you want quick 100% completion.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3471052113]Rating: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ “A cherry blossom falls Into death’s embrace A new beginning” By turning the pages of a virtual pop-up book, you unfold the tale of a lone hero trying to restore a dying cherry tree. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3647895088 Tengami starts out, for me, like a walking sim. I enjoyed the scenery more than the puzzles. But as the chapters progress, the game begins to use its folding…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful pop-up book: a journey through origami. 종이접기 여행.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice little game, with beautiful and soft background music, interesting mechanics ( especially the folding parts ) and simple puzzles. Best part of the game are its hand drawn ( i assume ) background images. Only negative part in my opinion is the slow pace with which the character is moving. Plot is on the much weaker side. Length is about an hour and it includes 4 easy achievements that can be obtained just by completing the game. Tried it on the Steam Deck and it runs alright, however it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't believe SiIvaGunner made this all by himself.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tengami is a very pretty and unique game but there is not really a story or interesting puzzles to give it depth. You want or sail very slowly through the -admittedly very beautiful- world, you have to do a lot of back and forth to overcome obsicles and solve "puzzles". The "puzzles" are mostly solved through trial and error or matching symbols. It took me about 45 minutes to complete, but the content would have fitted in 15 minutes, if the walking speed was quicker or the distances shorter.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful paper world inspired by Japanese art and folklore. This game is a masterpiece of origami...Darn, slow as origami itself. The music is so soothing...I fell asleep. The puzzles are easy as pie...except when they're not. The story is short and sweet...like a haiku. The protagonist moves so slowly...It taught me patience. I folded my laptop in half trying to solve the last level. --------------------------------------------------------- You can skip this if you have better games to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*Conditional recommendation* It has NO SAVE. So it has to be played through in one sitting. But it's beautiful, and different, and peaceful. Not a lot of content, so you need to go into it with the right frame of mind for something slow - and lovely. The lack of a save was a major downer for me and left me quite disappointed. Because I'm a slow player, and the game is slow and very beautiful - I would have liked it much, much better if I could have taken my own sweet time over it. As is - I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A hesitant recommendation as I am more lenient on indie games. Play if you're looking for a short point-and-click casual game with great art and music. Game is carefully put together with a clear message from the dev. I enjoyed the animation. Works well on Windows 11. You will get the cheevs as you play along, no grinding. However, the slow walking speed is a turn-off for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Came because of Siivagunner, left with an appreciation for the art and music.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's pretty but there being no way to walk faster, and how far you need to walk between things really makes it drag on. It's better if the pretty game lets you stop to admire as you wish rather than forcing a slow walk. 1h20min playtime of mostly walking. >_< I like pretty (and am known to stop for screenshots in games) but unfortunately the pace of this was painful.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game with an absolutely lovely art style that is sadly a bit boring and it involves way too much slow walking around. I also somehow managed to get myself stuck and unable to move anywhere at some point so I had to restart from checkpoint and lost some progress which is not great. Such a shame, I really wish it was better.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's kind of obvious in retrospect that it's a mobile port, something I didn't know before purchasing it. The "drag one glowing thing at a time" gameplay comes across as overly simplistic on PC and the lack of clarity between what is set dressing and what is an interactable (eg. decorative "stairs" that look exactly the same as the climbable stairs) makes it feel a bit too janky for me to enjoy as a simple turn-off-your-brain kind of game. The choppy animations feel more like a programming…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Took about an hour and 20 minutes to complete. 20 minutes or less in the puzzles, and some of them were just trial and error due to a lack of clues prior. The rest was just clicking to make the character move. Beautiful art style but the music felt out of place. Neat concept, but not worth the time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Visuals and soundtrack are great, but that's the only thing that will carry you through the long, boring and frustrating puzzles. At least it's just a bit over an hour long.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short, gorgeous art. Puzzles easy enough.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The style is so pretty! Really enjoyed it <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super short game with impossible to miss achievements. I really liked the gameplay. It was a unique, puzzle based game. I’d personally recommend it on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey folks its a #MindbenderMonday time again, with a new game that looks like a gentle story. Come hop in with me as I explore Tengami and see what it's all about. Stream starts in 50 minutes! www.twitch.tv/zanethedemon #Vtuber #puzzlegame #ENVtuber #Twitchstream
unlabelledView post →I was immediately drawn in by the art style of this game and was very excited to play it. Although Tengami is indeed beautiful and has a gorgeous soundtrack (which I was very happy to find on Spotify as well!), the game itself is a bit of a disappointment. There doesn't seem to be much of a story, and many of the puzzles lack both clear logic and directions, leaving you floundering to figure out what exactly you are supposed to do. A real shame, because the concept of a picture book puzzle…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tengami is a cute, serene, short game where we follow a lonely man through a paper world in a search for lost petals of dying sakura. The inspiration in Japanese culture is visible in every aspect of the game, be it visuals, music, or overall mood, and it works pretty well. Moving around is slow, but thanks to the shorter length of the game (you can complete it in one sitting) it doesn't turn into frustration. You will feel like you are actually reading a book as you need to flip the paper…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Original gameplay, gorgeous artworks.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Neat take on the basic point & click game, you get to stroll through an absolutely gorgeous pop-up book. Not much to it, fun puzzles, good for when you are looking for something quick to play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful game, mixture of pop-up book and papercut art. The music is wonderful, though there's no actual lines or story being told in the game, I have something developing in my mind like life is a journey it has hardship as well as beautiful moments sort of thing, nothing creative but when the tree blossoms at the end I feel touched. Maybe just seeing the unnamed protagonist travelled so long and alone has finally found peace made me happy. Japanese culture is well presented. As soon as I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Eye-candy art style wise, an adventure game that unfolds like one of those 3D books we all wanted as kids. Super short but enjoyable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If the idea of a Japanese-themed origami pop-up book sounds like a good idea for game, then you should check out Tengami. It's more of a walking simulator than a point and click adventure game, featuring only light puzzle elements. The real selling point is the art, which is consistently great through the whole game. David Wise, best known for his work on the Donkey Kong Country games, also provides an atmospheric soundtrack. It's very short and can be finished in less than an hour, which…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hours of engaging gameplay? Most regrettably no. One of the most beautifully crafted games ever? Undoubtedly yes. Tengami begs for a sequel that capitalises on the genius of what seems to be little more than a trailer for something more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A meditative puzzle-adventure set inside a beautifully crafted Japanese pop-up book. It follows a nameless hero through a 2.5D papercraft world, folding pages and manipulating the scenery to restore a dying cherry tree by recovering its fallen blossoms. Blending point-and-click adventure, side-scrolling exploration and light environmental puzzles, it evokes Kentucky Route Zero and Superbrothers: Swords & Sorcery EP, yet never fully develops its inspired paper-folding mechanic. After the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short but sweet. The puzzles are simple enough that I imagine anybody would be able to solve. The game is also absolutely gorgeous to look at. Hard not to recommend, and the low price makes it almost certainly worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tengami is a beautifully crafted puzzle game with a nice level of challenge. The puzzles are engaging without becoming frustrating, and the artwork is genuinely stunning throughout. The paper-folding mechanic is especially unique and adds a really memorable touch. The music and sound effects complement the atmosphere really well. It took me around 1.5 hours to complete, which felt just right for the experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5) Tengami An adventure game with a unique visual style where puzzles have you interact with the game like you would a pop-up book? Why have I never played this???
unlabelledView post →41) Tengami Eye-achingly beautiful puzzle game drawn to look like a pop up book. Linear, simple, just an hour or two of pretty art and puzzles.
unlabelledView post →Like many others, I was attracted to Tengami by the gorgeous art design. It is so refreshing to play a game like this as a reminder of what innovation looks like. Unfortunately, the game feels like it fell short of its full potential. It could have used more content; more diverse and challenging puzzles; more utilization and interaction with the folding paper concept; a more flushed out story for immersion and emotional ties; more traditional music to make that connection with the historical…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tengami is an interesting game for me to discuss. For one, it's quite stunning in multiple aspects when playing it, making it a joy during your playthrough. And yet, I do find myself wanting more from the title in many facets as well. To start, the best parts of the game. Visually speaking, the game is stunning. While not being the most graphically intense game, it does have a unique visual style it goes for. The storybook angle to everything just makes things pop more and leave an impact on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good short game, only bad thing about it is that you cant save, also funny 7
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is regrettable that despite the charming concept of a pop-up book setting, Tengami ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying and immersive gaming experience. The game falls short in various aspects, making it a disappointing experience for players seeking depth and engagement. The simplistic graphics fail to captivate, presenting a hollow and uninteresting visual landscape. The puzzles are overly elementary, lacking the challenge that many players crave in puzzle-solving games. Moreover,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tengami is pretty and relaxing. It's simply several puzzles. (: I'd buy it during a sale! ヽ(•‿•)ノ ❀
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful art expression! It is not about “beating a game”, but to enjoy the graphic style, music, some nature sounds and the experience as a whole. The downside of this game is the rhythm. It should be a bit faster to move the character, so it wouldn’t be boring sometimes moving from point A to point B (even tho we got it was intentional). But the highlight of this game is surely its creativity and genius dealing with surfaces and their textures to create 3D environments. Page transitions are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the visuals but it's exceedingly slow to play
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easy, beautiful game. The puzzles don't require much thought, but the music and art are beautiful.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a beautiful, relaxing little puzzle game. Get it on sale as it is super short, but the visuals and music make it worth playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a beautiful little game, fairly short, not frustratingly difficult, well designed levels, relaxing and enjoyable. I love the origami style of the game, very quirky. The game as a subtle hint of sadness... Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short game. Beautiful art style. Nice music that works with and builds on the overall atmosphere. Puzzles are fairly simple for the most part. Achievements all unmissable / progression based. Works well on deck and looks even better on a bigger high res screen. It will only take 1.5 - 2 hours to complete, but at the price of a coffee, it's worth picking up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most beautiful and relaxing games. Would love a sequel.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a quick short enjoyable puzzle game! The music and artwork is really well done and I love the unique concept of the popart book. The puzzle where you have to count shapes did make me maybe possibly definitely look up some answers, but overall I had a really enjoyable time!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful game, but it's very slow. Not enough interactive gameplay to be interesting, not enough story to just passively enjoy it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tengami is a quaint little puzzle game. It certainly offers a different route of exploring a world and completing puzzles along the way. It is rather beautiful in a weird way and the music is fairly catchy. This is not a long or challenging game, worth a play if you happen to grab it cheap.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a simple game, with a simple beauty, but not much happens in it and the puzzles are not very challenging. Overall I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for adventure or breath-taking beautiful stories, visuals, music, and puzzles. If you want a simple game to relax and calm down with, this is more like that. I am not a fan of those types of games, though, so it didn't appeal to me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuinely in love with the overall presentation (artstyle, puzzle, music) <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →17) Tengami: A short and beautiful little puzzle game, where all the puzzles relate to the popup book styled art. Just a beautiful game overall. store.steampowered.com/app/299680/T...
unlabelledView post →A very unique and beautifully crafted game, presented like a 3D pop-up storybook that unfolds as you play. The art style is delicate and elegant, and the atmosphere feels calm and almost meditative. The story itself is simple but emotional — quiet, reflective, and surprisingly moving. I really liked it. It’s one of those small, peaceful experiences that stays with you after you finish. Adorable, thoughtful, and wonderfully made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →short puzzle game with pleasing visual style. character's pace makes the game more meditative, but it doesn't make it any worse. soundtrack is very soothing, and the gameplay is clear and simple. will distract you for an hour, and let your eyes enjoy beautiful level designs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice artstyle, casual little puzzle game with relatively easy achievos, the last puzzle was pretty awful to try and find out how many of all the symbols were hidden around, because of how many areas they were hidden in/under/over, but besides that it was all smooth sailing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple game, simple puzzles, simple story. I liked the pop up book concept. Took me a little over an hour to finish the entire game. I enjoyed the art, I kept thinking the game would make a pretty computer background or screensaver.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game looks and sounds beautiful but it is very slow and lacks indication of what has changed when you solved a certain part of the puzzle. Wondering around is slow and if it wasn't for the music and visuals, I would have dropped the game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Same say it"s relaxing. But really, this is boring AF. The puzzles are boring and the walking speed makes point and click movement even more tedious. The only thing Tengami has going for it is the art style and that wears out quick. Monument Valley (both) - some other games that migrated from iOS to PC - are magnitudes better!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →that was really lovely!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not about beating the game. It's about enjoying the experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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